Jessica Gorzo
Data Scientist
Cellular Tracking Technologies, Erma, NJ
Recent Experience
Mar. 2024 - Present Remote Research
associate (Conservation Science Global, Inc.)
- Data wrangling and ecological analysis
- Working on a variety of projects to complete grant goals and produce required deliverables
Jul. 2020 - Present Rio Grande, NJ
Data scientist (Cellular Tracking Technologies LLC)
- Develop methodology to estimate locations from radio and Bluetooth signals from wildlife telemetry devices
- Manage data pipelines and processes that deliver and display data via web interfaces
Aug. 2016 - Jun. 2020 Duluth, MN
Researcher (Natural Resources Research Institute - University of
Minnesota)
- Landscape Ecologist
Contractor
Summer 2021, 2024 Tuckahoe, NJ Marsh
Bird Survey Technician (New Jersey Dept. of Environmental
Protection)
- Worked as a contractor to survey sensitive and endangered noctural avian species via boat transects
- Solely by-ear bird identification required for night surveys
Jul. 2018 - Present Remote
Co-Founder (On the Wing Scientific Consulting LLC)
- Data science consulting projects including spatio-temporal modeling
- Create tools for improving workflows
Education
2004-08 Blacksburg, VA B.S.
Biological Sciences (Virginia Tech)
2009-11 Clemson, SC M.S. Wildlife
& Fisheries Biology (Clemson University)
2012-16 Madison, WI Ph.D. Wildlife
Ecology (University of Wisconsin)
Thesis & Dissertation
Peer-Reviewed Publications
Conference Presentations
Technical Reports
Contributions
StellaR: http://www.r-gis.net/stellar/
Updated code for Supplement 1. R Script in 2016 for the publication: Jackson, M. M., Turner, M. G., Pearson, S. M., & Ives, A. R. (2012). Seeing the forest and the trees: multilevel models reveal both species and community patterns. Ecosphere, 3(9), 1-16. https://figshare.com/articles/dataset/Supplement_1_R_script_and_input_data_file_for_creating_multilevel_models_using_the_forest_herb_data_set_described_in_the_main_text_/3563784?file=5637069
Contributed “Raptors and songbirds” (8.4.5.1) pp.565-566 in Jodice, P. G. R., Tavano, J., Mackin, W., & Michel, J. (2013). South Atlantic information resources: data search and literature synthesis. US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, regulation, and enforcement, Gulf of Mexico OCS region, 475, 587
Teaching
Selected Invited Seminars
Gorzo, J.M. “Career Perspective: From Wildlife to Data Science”
Stockton University (remote) 4/18/24
Gorzo, J.M. “Networks and Connectivity in Landscape Ecology”
University of Minnesota-Duluth, 2020
Gorzo, J.M. “Introduction to Birding & Community Science”
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 2016
Teaching Assistant
Forestry Practicum (“Summer Camp”), Kemp Natural Resource
Station (2012, 2014)
Introduction to Astronomy Lab (2 Sections) Virginia Tech
(2008)
Short Course & Workshop Instructor
BIOSC 730: Wolves and Society, Clemson University (2013)
Elderhostel: Astronomy, Mountain Lake VA (Fall 2007)
Outreach, Service & Fundraising
- Birding field guide (paid or volunteer) for various festivals
- Cape May Fall Festival, Cape May Bird Observatory/NJ Audubon (2023-2024)
- Cape May Spring Festival, Cape May Bird Observatory/NJ Audubon (2024)
- Sax-Zim Bog Birding Festival (2014 - 2019)
- World Series of Birding: Participant in Carbon Footprint
Challenge
- 2015: tied for 1st
- 2021: 2nd place in social/physical distance COVID-19 modified rules
- Great Wisconsin Birdathon Participant (2013, 2016)
- BRRRRDathon (Team Overall Winner, Record Setter Jan. 2013)
Television
Expeditions – air date Oct 17 2010
Guest appearance, season 4, Episode 7: “The ACE Basin – A
Conservation Miracle”
Discussed painted bunting habitat requirements, threats and
conservation needs
(Listing and TV show description:
http://www.clemson.edu/public/expeditions/episode_guide/season_4.html
)
Radio
Your Day – air date Aug 30 2010
(Segment begins 45:50 http://cufan.clemson.edu/psaradiopod/YDPodcast/YD100830.mp3
)
Academic
Ad hoc reviewer: Journal of Arid Environments,
Landscape & Urban Planning, Landscape Ecology, PLOS ONE,
Wilson Ornithological Society, Biological Conservation, Avian
Conservation & Ecology
Professional Memberships: Phi Kappa Phi Honors
Society (inducted 2010), American Ornithological Society,
US-International Association for Landscape Ecology
Awards & Honors
2015 Travel Award, American Ornithologist’s Union/Cooper
Ornithological Society Conference
2011 Outstanding Service to the Clemson Experimental Forest
Dean’s List (undergraduate)
Certifications
Hunter’s Safety Certificate, Conservation Leaders of Tomorrow
Workshop GA 2010
Certificate of Boating Safety Education, Maryland Department of
Natural Resources
Coffee College, Virginia Tech